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Alleghany Highlands Community Services

Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor

Pay: Not specified

Posted: 3 weeks ago

Location: Covington, VA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Career Counselor works with adults of all ages to plan career choices and access the education and training needed to support a career. Gives skills assessment and aptitude tests to clients. Provides job search assistance or training for general workplace skills. Provides referrals for workplace literacy, academic or job training programs, or direct job referrals.

$63,552 / year median in Virginia

+7% projected growth

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Job Description

$2,000 sign-on bonus available per agency policy
Make a Real Difference, Every Day At our Clubhouse, members aren't just clients
they're partners.

As a Psychosocial Rehabilitation Counselor, you'll work alongside people living with serious mental illness to build the real-world skills that lead to independence: cooking, budgeting, socializing, and working. You'll see progress up close, and you'll know your work matters. This is a hands-on, relationship-driven role for someone who thrives in a community setting, values creativity in their work, and believes in people's capacity to grow. What You'll Do Coach and mentor members through daily living skills

food preparation, safety, health, socialization, and more
in a structured but supportive Clubhouse environment Lead skill-building groups focused on pre-vocational readiness and independent living Develop individualized treatment goals in collaboration with each member's care team and case manager Plan and participate in special activities , including field trips and community outings (yes, the fun stuff counts as the job) Complete timely documentation
monthly summaries, treatment plans, and Medicaid-compliant records Provide Mental Health Skill Building services as needed Transport members in agency vehicles as part of regular programming Who You Are You're energized by people, not worn down by them.

You bring patience, creativity, and a genuine belief that recovery is possible. You're equally comfortable facilitating a group and filling out paperwork. You'll need: Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field Experience working with individuals with mental health, intellectual disability, or substance use challenges (preferred) QMHP, QMHP-T, or CPRP certification (or eligibility to obtain) Valid driver's license and the ability to operate a 15-passenger van Strong communication skills

written, verbal, and interpersonal Comfort working both independently and as part of a team

BENEFITS

Virginia Retirement, Life Insurance, Health/Dental Insurance, Paid Holidays, PTO leave, and Educational Assistance.